Halde Sky Staircase

2025-05-01

The stairway to heaven on the Rheinelbe spoil tip in Gelsenkirchen leads up 359 steps over 52 meters to the top of the former spoil tip. The staircase is particularly impressive at night thanks to LED lighting and offers a sweeping view over the Ruhr region.

The staircase is an impressive work of art by environmental artist Herman Prigann. The sculpture consists of 35 irregularly stacked concrete blocks, which originally served as the foundations of a colliery building in Dortmund. It rises to a height of around 12 meters and offers a fascinating view over the Ruhr region. The ascent to the Himmelstreppe is via three spiral ramp paths that wind their way through the former industrial wasteland. Once at the summit, an external staircase with 66 steps leads to the top of the sculpture . nachtzeichen.de gelsenkirchen.de The Rheinelbe spoil tip is accessible free of charge at all times and is ideal for walks, hikes or cycle tours. It is an important example of the transformation of former industrial areas into recreational areas and a popular destination for art and nature lovers.

Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase
Halde Sky Staircase